Founders Associate (AI Ops & Strategy)

Job Title: Restaurant Captain

Department: Operations Service

Location: Mumbai

Reports To: Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager

Position Summary:

The Restaurant Captain is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the service team to ensure seamless guest experiences. This role bridges front-line service and management, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to service standards, and prompt issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Guest Service & Operations

• Greet and assist guests with warmth and professionalism, ensuring memorable dining experiences.

• Supervise table set-up, service sequence, and clearing to maintain brand standards.

• Take and confirm guest orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of food and beverages.

• Handle guest feedback or complaints promptly and effectively.

• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for smooth order flow and service timing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in restaurant operations or similar supervisory roles.

• Strong knowledge of F&B service standards and POS systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Job Opportunity: Junior Accountant

Location: Sanpada, Navi Mumbai

Working Days: Monday to Friday + Alternate Saturdays

🎓 Qualification:

• CA (Appeared / Dropped out)

📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Handling GST compliance (filing, returns, reconciliations)
• Managing Income Tax and related filings
• Preparation and finalization of Balance Sheets
• End-to-end Accounts & Finance management
• Regular account reconciliations
• Liaising and dealing with government authorities
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations

Job Description :-

We are looking for a Business Growth Manager for a fintech start up by a renowned group.
- Contacting potential partners to establish rapport, arrange meetings and secure new partners. Initiate, structure, and negotiate high-impact strategic brand partnerships directly with Top E-commerce, OEM and Offline partners for various retail/financial products
- Planning and over-seeing new marketing initiatives with partners.
- Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities for business
- Finding and developing new market opportunity and improving sales.
- Managing a team of Growth RM's
- Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
- Develop quotations and proposals for various clients.
- Develop goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
- Train personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

Requirements :-
- Graduate / Post Graduate degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Business Development dealing with Fintech companies, Wealth Management Start-ups, Payment Aggregators and Payment Wallets, acquiring new partners, servicing and managing the account and arranging for meetings and negotiations on behalf of the company.
- Must be an organized multitasker, be able to handle diverse projects at once and meet tight deadlines.
- Start-up experience will be preferable.
- Strong communication skills and IT fluency.

Company Description

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Responsibilities:

Non-Direct Routing (NDR) Optimization:

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize NDR processes, minimizing transportation costs while maintaining service levels.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, customer service) to identify NDR opportunities and -streamline order fulfillment.

- Manage carrier and logistics service provider relationships, negotiating rates, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with routing guidelines.

Reverse Logistics (RVP) Management:

- Oversee the RVP process, encompassing returns, exchanges, and product recalls, to minimize costs and maximize recovery value.

- Partner with customer service, repair, and warehouse teams to streamline RVP processes and improve customer satisfaction.

- Manage relationships with reverse logistics partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient processing of returns and exchanges.

Pickup Coordination:

- Coordinate pickups from various locations (suppliers, warehouses, distribution centers) to optimize transportation efficiency and minimize costs.

- Schedule and monitor pickup activities, track shipment status, and resolve any issues or delays to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.

- Communicate pickup schedules and requirements to carriers and internal stakeholders for alignment with logistics plans.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure logistics performance in areas like on-time - pickup/delivery, NDR utilization, and RVP processing time.

- Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, best practices, and technology solutions to enhance logistics efficiency and customer service.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

- 1-3 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or a similar role.

- Proven track record of identifying and implementing logistics process improvements.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

- Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS) a plus

Vice President (Marketing) - Y Combinator backed Shopify-like platform

About Merito :

- We are working with the mission to change the way hiring is done.

- The company is founded by a team consisting of alumni from IIM Ahmedabad, McKinsey with more than 2 decades of experience in recruitment, training, and coaching.

About Our Client :

- Our client is headquartered in California and Y Combinator backed Shopify-like platform for creators & knowledge professionals (coaches, instructors, experts, artists etc.) to launch, manage and grow their business online.

- Founded by IIT/ IIM/ BITS/ Yale/ BCG Alumni and 3X Entrepreneurs, they are well funded and backed by top Indian VC firms along with start-up veterans like Kunal Shah (CRED). The company is founded by alumni from top IITs, IIMs, BITS, Yale including ex-entrepreneurs and from firms such as BCG, Hike, Dunzo and P&G.

- Since the launch of its first version in December 2020 they have grown 25X. Creators have earned more than $1 Million since launch through the platform.

- We have just closed our series A (yet to announce) and are looking to build out our leadership team across functions.

Job Description :

- The Head of Marketing will own and drive the end-to-end marketing stack for the entire organization.

- You will report directly to the founders and will work independently/with the senior team dependent on goals and aligned objectives.

- Marketing Strategies, Ideas and Execution ; Ideate, iterate, and execute marketing strategies that help in growing Exly's client base and achieve our marketing goals.

Key Responsibilities :

- Responsible for leading all of marketing & comms initiatives - Drive market leadership by distributing our product to 1M+ creators & building a strong brand.

- 5+ yrs leading marketing at top early-stage startups; experience in SMM, brand building, performance, SEO and other innovative channels to drive high quality MQLs.

- Build and lead a results-driven growth marketing function. Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to define the team's objectives and goals within the larger marketing organization and business.

- Define the appropriate mix of campaign elements (including account-based marketing, search, social, direct mail, email, webinars, events, content syndication, direct response online, etc.).

- Create and test campaign messages, landing pages, and lead nurturing to optimize conversions and lead quality.

- Implement metrics and reporting for various marketing programs, campaigns and pipeline results.

- Consistently use data to iterate and improve marketing programs and results. Own the entire closed loop demand generation process, from initial awareness to hand-off to sales, and follow-up.

- Manage and develop the standards and best practices for campaigns, marketing operations, and reporting.

- Developing PR campaigns and developing a relationship with various industry stakeholders, to ensure Brand / product advocacy on relevant forums. Setting up marketing technologies to monitor the campaign effectiveness.

The successful applicant will be :

- Someone who has scaled the marketing function through the growth stage of any B2B SaaS preferably one of the well-known SaaS companies in India.

- Individual contributor experience of around 3 years with responsibility for organic growth and/or demand generation.

- Experience of managing teams focused on different functions of Marketing.

- Wide breadth and depth of experience in organic, performance and product marketing.

- Expert level knowledge & hands-on experience in use of marketing automation & data systems.

- An analytical approach to solve complex problems with a sharp eye on ROI and creative flair.

- Willing and eager to roll up your sleeves to step in for your team, if needed.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).

- Familiarity with working in cross-functional environment and distributed team setups.

- Ideal candidate would have built marketing team from scratch for a SaaS start-up from seed to Series A/B or would be from a Tier 1 MBA college.

• Job Title - Senior Product Marketing Manager - PC & Console
• Reports Into - Head of PC & Console Marketing
• Location - Bangalore/ Hybrid

A Little Bit about Kwalee….

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 1 billion downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join Scathe, Die by the Blade, Robobeat, Space Chef and Wildmender.

What’s In It For You?

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm
• Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best
• Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win 
• Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA
• Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind
• On site gym - take care of yourself
• Relocation support - available
• Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Robot Wars
• Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! 

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As a Senior PCC Product Marketing Manager, you’ll manage a product marketing manager and be responsible for launching some of our portfolio of Indie tiles across multiple platforms with a significant focus on building brand awareness, advocacy, Wishlists, community and ultimately (and most importantly) game sales.

Reporting into the Head of PCC Marketing you’ll be hugely influential in creating, executing, tracking and optimising integrated campaigns across both paid media (paid social, influencers and events) and organic media (community, social, influencers, ambassadors, SEO and rich content).  

You will work in close collaboration with the Community & Social Media (CSM) team, Influencer & Media (I&M) Team, PCC Creative Team and Digital MArketing (UA & Growth) Team.  

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

Create and execute product marketing plans (PMPs) that deliver against each game’s pre launch awareness and post launch revenue expectations, from initial signing through to retail launch and post launch - including budgets, KPI sets and beat schedules

• Ability to juggle multiple campaigns and projects across numerous media channels and multiple games at the same time and communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders both within and external to your team to ensure challenging deadlines and Wishlist/ sales KPIs are met
• Collaborating with internal and external creative teams to create best-in-class marketing assets to budget
• Determine KPIs for the PMPs and meaningful metrics that allow accurate analysis of each campaign and track commercial performance so you can optimise your plans in near real time
• Working as the key stakeholder and influencer within the PCC team and primary contact point for those outside of the department
• Setting ‘challenging but achievable’ targets for your team for both quality of output, timely delivery of campaigns and above target results and taking responsibility for meeting these target
• International travel as required

Your Hard Skills

• Passion for games and knowledge of industry trends and key players
• Previous experience on PC & Console games including three years in a product/brand management role for an established video games company
• Highly numerate and data fluent you’ll own your budgets and be accountable to them as well as having the ability to interpret research and analysis and use it daily to make good decisions quickly 
• Strong creative and brief writing skills with an understanding of Google Docs
• A creative flair with an eye for detail when briefing and feeding back on marketing artwork, assets and trailers. 
• You have excellent time management skills and understand the importance of hitting deadlines
• Ability to work with other functional teams in the PC and Console Department, as well as with other Marketing teams within and outside of Kwalee.

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. 

We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.

Your Team Mates

As a part of the marketing team you will ultimately report to the VP of Marketing whilst having P&L accountability to the Head of PC & Console department.

The PC Console Marketing team is mostly based in Leamington Spa HQ and in Bangalore, India. An open, enthusiastic and engaging personality and communication style is essential. You’re incredibly organised, data astute and fluent in process management so tracking numerous campaigns in several languages across multiple media will be second nature for you.

A Little Bit About Kwalee

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers and developers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We’ve also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe. 

Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.

We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. 

We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!